Grand Rapids, August 31, 2010: It took months of negotiations but earlier this year President Obama got his healthcare overhaul pushed through congress. Today, a key part of that plan starts for people in Michigan.
Michigan is now set to launch a subsidized insurance pool for individuals who have not been able to receive coverage due to pre-existing health conditions. Some of these conditions include diabetes, kidney failure, certain forms of cancer, among other ailments. Physicians Health Plan, a Michigan-based HMO, will be in charge of the pool which will be funded through subscriber premiums and $141 million in federal grants. This is only a temporary pool that is expected to cover 3,500 individuals until January 1st, 2014 when federal law will require all insurers to cover people no matter their condition.
In order to qualify for the coverage you need proof of US citizenship and Michigan residency, to have been uninsured for at least 6 months with proof that it’s due to health reasons, and a letter from a doctor stating that you suffer from a medical condition that you could be denied coverage for. The coverage should begin in October but you can start signing up as of today.
For more information regarding this or other insurance issues stop by Access Insurance Agency’s office at 2258 28th Street. Also feel free to visit our website (www.accessgr.com) or call (616 245-5555).
